FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0460-2022

Product

Sufentanil Citrate Injection, USP 100 mcg/2 mL (50 mcg/mL) for intravenous and epidural use, Rx only, 2 mL Ampule, Warning - May be habit forming, Preservative Free, Manufactured by Akorn, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-0050-02.

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 031489A, Expiration 03/31/2022

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: Out of specification for assay at the 30-month stability timepoint.

Recalling firm

Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1925 W Field Ct Ste 300, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-4862

Distribution

Quantity
31,510 ampules
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-01-05
FDA classified
2022-01-27
Posted by FDA
2022-01-19
Terminated
2022-09-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0460-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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